How the Ocean Keeps Climates Stable

Which is true about the cities of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Seattle, Washington?

• They are both about the same distance from the equator.

• They are each at very different distances from the equator.

How can the climate for the city of Minneapolis be described?

• Mild winters and cool summers

• Cold winters and hot summers

• Warm winters and mild summers

• Hot winters and cold summers

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How can the climate for the city of Seattle be described?

• Hot in the summer and cold in the winter.

• Hot temperatures throughout the year.

• Dry over the summer and windy over the winter.

• Cool and wet over the course of the year.

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How does the climate in Seattle compare to that in Minneapolis?

• Seattle has more extreme temperatures

• Seattle's climate is relatively stable (does't change much).

• Seattle is colder than Minneapolis

• Seattle is hotter than Minneapolis

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What is the temperature range in Seattle throughout the year?

• 15.9°C (29°F)

• 24.3°C (76°F)

• 8.4°C (47°F)

• 32.6°C (59°F)

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Why does Seattle have a more stable climate compared to Minneapolis?

• It is located near the ocean

• It is located in the middle of North America

• It is closer to the equator

• It has more land in all directions

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Compared to land, how does water affect the temperature?

• Water heats up and cools down quickly

• Water heats up quickly but cools down slowly

• Water heats up and cools down slowly

• Water heats up slowly but cools down quickly

Which is true?

• Water stores energy

  very well.

• Water does not store energy

  very well.

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Why does land heat up and cool down quickly?

• It stores energy well

• It loses energy slowly

• It gains and loses energy quickly

• It is always exposed to sunlight

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What is a characteristic of coastal areas compared to areas far from the ocean?

• More extreme temperatures

• More stable temperatures

• Less rainfall

• Higher altitudes

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